4 Pillars to Improve Kids’ Mental Health & Focus | Dr. Rebecca Jackson (Bonus Episode)

In this episode of the show, Dr. Rebecca Jackson breaks down the latest report on youth health and explains why parents need a preventative mindset to support their children’s well-being. She shares her four-pillar framework - movement, sensory integration, nutrition, and lifestyle - and how each element supports brain and emotional health. Dr. Jackson discusses how exercise aids focus and mood, how sensory maturity impacts learning, and how habits like sleep and screen time shape behavior. She also highlights how non-pharmaceutical strategies can complement or even reduce the need for medication in managing issues like ADHD and anxiety. Links Discussed in This Episode | Previous Episode: Nurturing Attention Span in the Digital Age | Rebecca Jackson (EP317) Brain Balance Instagram LinkedIn Book: Back on Track: A Practical Guide to Help Kids of All Ages Thrive About Dr. Rebecca Jackson| Dr. Rebecca Jackson is the Chief Programs Officer at Brain Balance and author of Back on Track: A Practical Guide to Help Kids of All Ages Thrive (Mayo Clinic Press). She is a global thought leader in child development and neuroplasticity and serves on an international brain health consortium. Episode Sponsors | The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal! Enjoy the Podcast? Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity . Questions | You can contact me through my website , find me on Instagram , Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook . Checkout the podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane. If you’ve been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I’d love to help you achieve your goals! We’ll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away. For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact! Our Sponsors: * Check out Acorns Early: https://acornsearly.com/MINIMALISTMOMS * Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com * Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com * Check out Infinite Epigenetics: https://infiniteepigenetics.com/MINIMALIST * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast-simple-living-for-overwhelmed-moms/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy